It's 7:30 on a Sunday night. I'm driving Eastbound to Winnipeg.
I was asked to buy a few bottles of "Spirytus Rektyfikowany" because it is a banned spirit in Manitoba. My search began. My locals didn't carry it, so I continued Eastward. Finally hitting this Google recommended store in Sherwood Park. Alas it was closed. But wait! Dude in a pickup truck comes barrelling across the parking lot. He Jumps out and opens the store for us. Excitement for all. Until he tells us that his shipment of that Spirit isn't due until 3 days hence. Bummer. He calls up Winning Wines since it is on our way out of town. He was told that they are also sold out. :(
He tells me that in the future, he will gladly order in anything I want.
A really nice fellow. Sadly, a large sale was lost, but a new friend was made. read more